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Enjoy some bluegrass, help a school
I’ve never met Jim Perry. Haven’t actually talked to him. We’ve communicated by email. Although I’ve never met Mr. Perry, I can tell I like him and I appreciate his enthusiasm. In his email, he asked us to help publicize an event that will benefit his school – he’s principal of Stapleton School in Baldwin County. The school is reviving an event that many of you would enjoy and some…
Food scores released
The following Escambia County food / lodging establishment ratings were released by the Alabama Department of Public Health for January. Ratings are ranked by score, low to high. FSE = Food service establishment Diamond #6, 1322 E. Nashville Ave., Atmore, 86, limited food Fastlane Convenience Store, Atmore, 89, FSE Little Caesars, Atmore, 91, FSE Tom Thumb #33, 22603 Hwy. 31, Flomaton, 92, limited food David’s Catfish House, Atmore, 93, FSE…
Pancakes and memories
The Trinity Episcopal Church Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, held Tuesday, February 13, was bitter-sweet. The pancake supper always provides a time of good food and fellowship, and this year’s event was no exception. But for those who knew Bob Goforth, something was missing this year. Bob, who was a fixture at the annual pancake supper, passed away in January. He was such an important part of the supper that it…
PHD Realty scholarships open
PHD Realty announces the return of the PHD Realty Determination Scholarship for 2018. This is the second year that PHD Realty will reward two $250 scholarships to qualifying seniors who plan to attend technical school or college full time in the fall. To be eligible, students must attend high school in the counties of Monroe, Escambia or Baldwin, Alabama or Escambia or Santa Rosa, Florida. The student must have a…
February is Healthy Heart Month
By DONNA REYNOLDS Special to Atmore News Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in most racial and ethnic groups in the United States. Every year, 1 in 4 deaths are caused by heart disease. Heart disease, including stroke and other cardiovascular diseases, claim more lives than all forms of cancer combined. According to statistics, someone in the United States has a heart attack every…